Occupational Therapist I, II, III

State of Oklahoma

Occupational Therapist providing therapeutic services in clients' natural environments for children. Evaluating, planning, and leading therapy sessions while complying with state guidelines.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeOklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $56,088 - $66,205 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing children with diagnostic and therapeutic services in Occupational Therapy.
Services are provided in the client’s natural environment, which are settings where children typically spend time, for example, home or child childcare.
Occupational Therapist III is the specialist level, where incumbents are assigned, responsibilities involving advanced level duties in occupational therapy.
Incumbents at this level may assume a lead role in evaluation, assessment, program planning, intervention, and supervise occupational therapy students during fieldwork experience.
May provide in-service training in areas of recognized expertise at the local, regional and state level.
Plans, conducts and evaluates occupational therapy treatment/intervention activities in the child’s natural environment.
Makes recommendations concerning standardized treatments/intervention based on developmental indications.
Completes child assessments concerning developmental, educational, and social skills/abilities.
Participate in family interview.
Develops a treatment plan to address areas of need including routine-based activities, neuro-motor and sensory-motor function/activities and child/family coaching and education sessions.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
Participates in the assessment, design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices.
Evaluates the child’s response to treatment/intervention and makes recommendations on changes in treatment as required.
Maintains records concerning treatment/intervention provided, including both subjective and objective data.
Participates in a multidisciplinary team to assist in the development of the IFSP.
Participates as a supervisor to Occupational Therapy Interns during their fieldwork experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level I: Requirement at this level consists of a minimum master’s degree in occupational therapy and a current Oklahoma license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Level I ONLY: A letter of eligibility issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision will be accepted as long as the letter of eligibility remains valid. However, a valid permanent license as an Occupational Therapist must be obtained prior to the expiration of the probationary period.
Level II: Requirement at this level consists of a minimum master’s degree in occupational therapy and a current Oklahoma license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Plus, one year of professional experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist; OR an advanced level master’s degree or doctorate in pediatric rehabilitative services, pediatric occupational therapy, special education, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
Level III: Requirement at this level consists of a minimum master’s degree in occupational therapy and a current Oklahoma license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Plus, three years of professional experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist; OR an advanced level master’s degree or doctorate in pediatric rehabilitative services, pediatric occupational therapy, special education, or a closely related field may be substituted for only 2 years of the required experience.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.

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Hard Skills & Tools

occupational therapydiagnostic servicestherapeutic servicesevaluationassessmentprogram planninginterventiontreatment plan developmentadaptive equipment designorthotic device fabrication

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationfamily coachingtrainingsupervisionevaluationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Oklahoma license as an Occupational Therapistmaster’s degree in occupational therapyletter of eligibility from Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision